Senior External Security Vetting Specialist

EY; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary open to negotiation

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced External Security Vetting Senior Analyst to support the delivery of complex Australian Government security clearance processes. A NV1 clearance and a Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Vetting) are preferred.

You will assess clearance cases, conduct security interviews, perform QA on PSFs and provide evidence-based recommendations across Baseline, NV1, NV2 and Positive Vetting levels within EY’s PSPF-aligned framework.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Australian Government personnel security vetting frameworks and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in complex or sensitive vetting matters.
• Proven quality assurance experience, ensuring compliance with PSPF requirements and organisational standards.

Responsibilities

• Process Australian Government security clearances in accordance with the PSPF and EY best practice.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments across Baseline, NV1, NV2 and Positive Vetting clearance levels.
• Manage complex vetting cases, including assessment of sensitive or high-risk information.
• Conduct security interviews and gather information from clearance subjects and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide sound, evidence-based advice on clearance recommendations and outcomes.
• Apply stringent quality assurance controls to Personal Security Files (PSFs) and vetting documentation.
• Utilise electronic case management systems to effectively manage clearance workflows and meet service delivery obligations.

Skills

Security vetting expertise

Attention to detail

Judgement in complex cases

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

NV1 security clearance

Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Vetting)

Tools

PSPF case management

Job description

EY is seeking an experienced External Security Vetting Senior Analyst to support the delivery of complex Australian Government security clearance processes. A NV1 clearance and a Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Vetting) are preferred.

You will assess clearance cases, conduct security interviews, perform QA on PSFs and provide evidence-based recommendations across Baseline, NV1, NV2 and Positive Vetting levels within EY’s PSPF-aligned framework.